What are the best shoes for a toddler who drags his toes on a riding toy?

Angela

I have twin 2½ year old boys who love scooting around the neighborhood on their riding toys. Problem is, all their shoes are getting holes in the toes from where the boys drag their feet. Any suggestions? They have long legs, so they'll probably outgrow the riding toys and move onto trikes soon, but what do I do in the meantime? Are there any shoes that are more durable? I've heard Keens, but are they really THAT much more durable and worth the extra money? Or should I just plan on going through several pairs of shoes this summer?

Answer
Well its up to you if you wanna spend the money. Keens are good but think of how much longer they will be on the riding toys vs. Shoe cost. Personally with my boys I had play shoes and regular shoes and play shoes I just put a few layers of duct tap on the at the toes. Also maybe like rubber boots over the shoes. Good luck

when can toddlers ride riding toys on their own?

Xand

By the way - i've decided that it's time for me to move to this section!!!!!!!!!! Yay! I have a perfected 10 month old walker who is Everywhere! I think that qualifies us :)

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Usually around 1 1/2 I'd say. They need long enough legs to reach the floor for some of those riding toys. Some of the brands you can find at Target are really small, so you might get your child to try one of those. =) Welcome to the Toddler and Preschool section! =)

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How do you clean your babies plastic toys? Is it safe to wipe toys with clorox disinfecting wipes?

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Proud Momm

or using deluted bleach? I feel like just soap and water doesn't get them clean enough because it doesn't disinfect. What ways do you clean your babies toys?

Answer
I have been a licensed child care provider in my home for 20 years. I have also overseen the toy cleaning procedures for our church's nursery, toddler, and preschool rooms. For normal home use with toys that are played with mostly by just your own child, washing with soap and rinsing well is all it takes to keep toys clean. If other children visit your home and play with your child's toys then you may want to disinfect, but if they aren't sick it really isn't necessary. For my daycare, I regularly wash most plastic toys in the top shelf of my dishwasher. Teething toys, rattles, and anything that has been in a baby's mouth goes through the dishwasher if possible. Other things are washed in warm soapy water, rinsed well and placed in a bleach water solution using 1 Tablespoon of bleach per 1 gallon of water. Let the toys soak for about 5 minutes than let air dry overnight. Bleach evaporates and there is no danger of babies ingesting it when the bleach water is thoroughly and completely dry from the toy. You can use disinfecting wipes on large surface toys such as climbing toys, chairs, and ride-on toys. Or, you can use a spray bottle that has 1 quart of water with 1 tsp. bleach in it. Either way, just let the surface dry completely before letting the baby play with the item again. I suggest you wash everything you can in your dishwasher and for other items, washing in soap and water works fine. It won't hurt to disinfect your baby's toys, but it isn't necessary with normal usage.

What is your favorite family friendly ride at Disneyworld and how many of you could ride together on it?

Wendi D

Just wondering what your favorite ride that the whole family can go on at Disney is. We are going with 4 children ages 2 1/2-11. How many people can fit on the ride together. I hate the idea of having 1 child ride something alone. We will be using child swap for the rides our toddler can not go on with us.

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Both of our boys really enjoyed the Pirates of the Caribbean ride when they were younger. No age or size restrictions on the ride and the boats seat 10 to 12 per with up to 4 per row of seats. Little spooky maybe for the little ones maybe because of the dark, but took youngest son on when 2 and after he got used to lighting we had to ride it 6 times that day lol!

In the Animal Kingdom there is the safari tour that uses big open buses to take you out to the savanna to see majestic animals. Just make sure you get a fast pass for it or line gets terribly long later.

The new Toy Story is a blast for kids of all ages (including parents that never grow up) Four to car seated in pairs facing front and rear. You get to shoot 3d targets with a pull cord opperated cannon. Will want to pair little ones with a parent though to help keep 3d glasses on :) This ride is in Hollywood Studios.

EPCOT has Soarin. This ride seats a large number per row but beware of people who might be afraid of heights since your feet are free hanging to simulate a flying sensation and you are quite high off the floor if you actually look down during the presentation.

There are also many show to take in and would personally recomend the Nemo live show. Make sure you get there early to get a stage side seat. The actors will interact with crown from time to time so close seats make for a great experience if your children love Nemo.

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How do you clean your babies plastic toys? Is it safe to wipe toys with clorox disinfecting wipes?

best toddler riding toys image

Proud Momm

or using deluted bleach? I feel like just soap and water doesn't get them clean enough because it doesn't disinfect. What ways do you clean your babies toys?

Answer
I have been a licensed child care provider in my home for 20 years. I have also overseen the toy cleaning procedures for our church's nursery, toddler, and preschool rooms. For normal home use with toys that are played with mostly by just your own child, washing with soap and rinsing well is all it takes to keep toys clean. If other children visit your home and play with your child's toys then you may want to disinfect, but if they aren't sick it really isn't necessary. For my daycare, I regularly wash most plastic toys in the top shelf of my dishwasher. Teething toys, rattles, and anything that has been in a baby's mouth goes through the dishwasher if possible. Other things are washed in warm soapy water, rinsed well and placed in a bleach water solution using 1 Tablespoon of bleach per 1 gallon of water. Let the toys soak for about 5 minutes than let air dry overnight. Bleach evaporates and there is no danger of babies ingesting it when the bleach water is thoroughly and completely dry from the toy. You can use disinfecting wipes on large surface toys such as climbing toys, chairs, and ride-on toys. Or, you can use a spray bottle that has 1 quart of water with 1 tsp. bleach in it. Either way, just let the surface dry completely before letting the baby play with the item again. I suggest you wash everything you can in your dishwasher and for other items, washing in soap and water works fine. It won't hurt to disinfect your baby's toys, but it isn't necessary with normal usage.

What is your favorite family friendly ride at Disneyworld and how many of you could ride together on it?

Wendi D

Just wondering what your favorite ride that the whole family can go on at Disney is. We are going with 4 children ages 2 1/2-11. How many people can fit on the ride together. I hate the idea of having 1 child ride something alone. We will be using child swap for the rides our toddler can not go on with us.

Answer
Both of our boys really enjoyed the Pirates of the Caribbean ride when they were younger. No age or size restrictions on the ride and the boats seat 10 to 12 per with up to 4 per row of seats. Little spooky maybe for the little ones maybe because of the dark, but took youngest son on when 2 and after he got used to lighting we had to ride it 6 times that day lol!

In the Animal Kingdom there is the safari tour that uses big open buses to take you out to the savanna to see majestic animals. Just make sure you get a fast pass for it or line gets terribly long later.

The new Toy Story is a blast for kids of all ages (including parents that never grow up) Four to car seated in pairs facing front and rear. You get to shoot 3d targets with a pull cord opperated cannon. Will want to pair little ones with a parent though to help keep 3d glasses on :) This ride is in Hollywood Studios.

EPCOT has Soarin. This ride seats a large number per row but beware of people who might be afraid of heights since your feet are free hanging to simulate a flying sensation and you are quite high off the floor if you actually look down during the presentation.

There are also many show to take in and would personally recomend the Nemo live show. Make sure you get there early to get a stage side seat. The actors will interact with crown from time to time so close seats make for a great experience if your children love Nemo.

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What is the best toy you ever bought your toddler?

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twinsmama0

I am looking for toys for my soon to be 2 year old twins. They don' t play with very many things and I was wondering if any mom's or dad's have any suggestions.
Sorry - they are b/g twins. I should have said that.

Answer
Well, I'll write this for both boys & girls...and assume they share. All of these are really fun and have occupied my kids or my friend's kids for a while.

Wheely Bugs - These are adorable soft ride on toys. They are a huge hit with kids 2+ years old. Gender neutral ones are the bee and cow.
http://www.babyearth.com/prince-lionheart-wheely-bug-small.html

Busy Go & Grow Giraffe - Another ride on toy that is a great option for toddlers.
http://www.babyearth.com/playskool-busy-go-grow-giraffe.html

Monte Carlo Car - One more ride on option. This is the ultra-sporty car for a boy and the same car for a girl but it's pink with flowers.
BOYhttp://www.babyearth.com/lc-creations-ride-on-monte-carlo-car.html
GIRLhttp://www.babyearth.com/lc-creations-ride-on-flower-car.html

Mega Maze - My kids love to play in this and they really use their imaginations. It's great if you have room for it. Toy says for ages 3+ but smaller kids can play with it too.
http://www.babyearth.com/active-edge-mega-maze.html

Monster Bowling! This is a great toy for twins because they can take turns and play with it together. It's plush so it's pretty safe too. Kids think these little monsters are very funny.
http://www.babyearth.com/melissa-doug-monster-bowling.html

Best of luck!

How do you clean your babies plastic toys? Is it safe to wipe toys with clorox disinfecting wipes?

Proud Momm

or using deluted bleach? I feel like just soap and water doesn't get them clean enough because it doesn't disinfect. What ways do you clean your babies toys?

Answer
I have been a licensed child care provider in my home for 20 years. I have also overseen the toy cleaning procedures for our church's nursery, toddler, and preschool rooms. For normal home use with toys that are played with mostly by just your own child, washing with soap and rinsing well is all it takes to keep toys clean. If other children visit your home and play with your child's toys then you may want to disinfect, but if they aren't sick it really isn't necessary. For my daycare, I regularly wash most plastic toys in the top shelf of my dishwasher. Teething toys, rattles, and anything that has been in a baby's mouth goes through the dishwasher if possible. Other things are washed in warm soapy water, rinsed well and placed in a bleach water solution using 1 Tablespoon of bleach per 1 gallon of water. Let the toys soak for about 5 minutes than let air dry overnight. Bleach evaporates and there is no danger of babies ingesting it when the bleach water is thoroughly and completely dry from the toy. You can use disinfecting wipes on large surface toys such as climbing toys, chairs, and ride-on toys. Or, you can use a spray bottle that has 1 quart of water with 1 tsp. bleach in it. Either way, just let the surface dry completely before letting the baby play with the item again. I suggest you wash everything you can in your dishwasher and for other items, washing in soap and water works fine. It won't hurt to disinfect your baby's toys, but it isn't necessary with normal usage.

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